Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 9 students day
For Year 9 students: join us in Writtle to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 22 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival
21 - 28 October 2025, 09:00Whether you're a curious mind, a budding innovator, or a seasoned expert, there’s something for everyone at the Chelmsford Science Festival 2025.
- Book now for our headline speaker, BBC's Greg Foot
- Don’t miss the Fun Kids Science Show at Chelmsford Theatre
- Ros Atkins brings his signature clarity to AI and Journalism at Chelmsford Cathedral
- Bring the whole family to our popular Family Science Days on Saturday 25 October and Sunday 26 October
This year's Festival explores the theme ‘Our AI World – Power and Perils’, diving into the fascinating and fast-evolving world of artificial intelligence. From its transformative potential to the ethical dilemmas it poses, we’ll spark vital conversations about how AI is reshaping our lives. Get ready for an electrifying celebration of science, innovation, and imagination!
The Festival programme is packed with events and hands-on activities spanning science and engineering, health, technology, the environment, business, law, and the arts.
Join us in making the Chelmsford Science Festival an unforgettable experience! #ChelmSciFest
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Startup Social
Connect with founders, freelancers, students and innovators over ideas, entrepreneurship, and the future of AI in business.
- 22 October 2025, 12:30 - 14:00
- Price: Free
Building AI Universities
A flagship event for university and industry leaders to explore the strategic integration of AI across teaching, research, and operations.
- 22 October 2025, 13:30 - 17:30
- Price: Free
Beyond Knowledge: AI and the Future of Scientific Discovery
Discover the ground-breaking ideas behind the latest paper by ARU’s AI Research Lab, 'How Might AI Reshape Scientific Discovery?'
- 22 October 2025, 18:00 - 19:00
- Price: Free
DJ Mixing Workshop
Try the latest DJ gear, hear from pro DJs, and get hands-on at this high-energy, interactive music tech showcase.
- 22 October 2025, 19:30 - 21:30
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 12 students day
For Year 12 students: join us in Chelmsford to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 23 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
Is AI the future of fairness... or the end of it?
Can machines be fair? Exploring bias, equity, and wellbeing in the age of AI.
- 23 October 2025, 17:30 - 18:30
- Price: Free
AI & Authorship - Grand theft or Innovation?
In an era dominated by AI, knowledge workers and organisations grapple with challenges concerning the value of their work and authorship.
- 23 October 2025, 18:30 - 19:30
- Price: Free
Ros Atkins on Journalism, Truth and Global Affairs in the Age of AI
BBC News’ Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explores AI’s impact on news and global affairs - under the eye-catching 'War and Peace' installation in Chelmsford Cathedral.
- 23 October 2025, 19:00 - 21:00
- Price: £7.50 - £15
How ChatGPT Broke My Brain: One Author’s Descent into Madness
What happens when a master of absurd storytelling meets a chatbot trained to mimic human creativity? Join bestselling children’s author Andy Stanton for a wild dive into the world of artificial intelligence.
- 23 October 2025, 19:30 - 20:30
- Price: Free
Chelmsford Science Festival: Year 10 students day
For Year 10 students: join us in Chelmsford to explore careers in science and technology, and get hands-on with interactive activities.
- 24 October 2025, 09:30 - 15:15
- Price: Free
UniverSilly Challenged: Comedy chaos with Jonny Berliner & Simon Watt
Anarchonerd Pub Quiz: Science, Comedy & Chaos with Jonny Berliner & Simon Watt – Paxman Would Hate It!
- 24 October 2025, 19:30 - 22:00
- Price: Free
